Activities of the club

2018

Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 5:30 p.m. - Seattle, WAHeidelberg Lecture with Nobel Laureate Prof. Dr. Harald zur Hausen
Nobel Laureate Prof. Dr. Harald zur Hausen will speak at the Jack R. MacDonald Building of the Seattle Children's Hospital Research Institute. Heidelberg Lecture is a project within the Year of German-American Friendship 2018/2019 (Deutschlandjahr).
For further information on the event please click here.
Registration is required: RSVP by December 7. Seating is limited. Reception to follow.

Monday, 10 December 2018, 5:30 p.m. - San Diego, CAHeidelberg Lecture with Nobel Laureate Prof. Dr. Harald zur Hausen
Nobel Laureate Prof. Dr. Harald zur Hausen will speak at the Peace and Justice Theater and Rotunda of the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, University San Diego. Heidelberg Lectures is a project within the Year of German-American Friendship 2018/2019 (Deutschlandjahr).
For further information on the event please click here.
Registration is required: RSVP by December 6. Seating is limited. Reception to follow.

Thursday, 06 December 2018, 6:30 p.m. - HeidelbergRC Heidelberg: Weihnachtsmarkt-Bummel
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, let's focus on Nikolaustag! Join the Heidelberg HAUS-Chapter for a Weihnachtsmarkt-Bummel on Weihnachtsmarkt at the Universitätsplatz. Enjoy the German custom of Glühwein, Bretzel and Bratwurst while catching up with your fellow HAUS members and making new friends.
For details please click here. Please RSVP by December 4 here. We hope to see you there!

Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 5:30 p.m. - Chapel Hill, NCHeidelberg Lecture with Nobel Laureate Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Ketterle
Nobel Laureate Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Ketterle will speak in the Nelson Mandela Auditorium of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Heidelberg Lectures is a project within the Year of German-American Friendship 2018/2019 (Deutschlandjahr).
For further information on the event please click here.
Registration is required: RSVP by November 6. Seating is limited. Reception to follow.

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 6-9 PM - HeidelbergRC Heidelberg: Sekt-Tasting at the Heidelberger Sektkellerei
We are delighted to invite you to our first evening event of the WS2018! Please join us for a Sekt-Tasting with snacks and live music on Wednesday, 24 October 2018 from 18:00-21:00 at the Heidelberg Sektkellerei, Blumenstr. 41, 69115 Heidelberg.
There is no charge for the event but donations to cover the expenses are gladly accepted at the venue.
For details please click here. Space is limited to 25 attendees - please RSVP by Monday the 22nd of October here.
We hope to see you there!

Saturday, 20 October 2018, 1 PM - New Orleans, LARC New Orleans: Oktoberfest in New Orleans! Prost!
Join Heidelberg Alumni at the Oktoberfest!
Deutsches Haus in New Orleans is hosting a 3-day Oktoberfest! Heidelberg alumni are meeting on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 1 pm. It's a great opportunity to meet local HAUS members for a beer and bratwurst!
HAUS Regional Chair Andre Clouatre will meet fellow Heidelberg Alumni with a Heidelberg Sign in hand at the ticket booth at 1700 Moss Street, New Orleans, which is on Bayou St. John across from City Park. The cost is $8 (children under 12 free). Here's the link for more information: https://deutscheshaus.org/oktoberfest/
It is a great opportunity to network and compare experiences with alumni from universities all over Germany, and you can even sign the first HAUS National Meeting T-Shirt from 2008, which Executive Director Jimmie Jost will bring down from New York. It commemorates 10 years of Heidelberg Alumni Association and HAUS. You can also hear about the fabulous HAUS National Weekend.
Please RSVP here by October 18.

18 October 2018 - USAGiving Day 2018

It's a Match! Make a Difference on Heidelberg Online Giving Day, October 18.

The 2018 Heidelberg Online Giving Day on October 18 comes with a special incentive: Heidelberg alumnus Dr. Henry Jarecki has generously pledged to match all donations to Heidelberg University Association dollar for dollar up to a total of $50,000.
We encourage all alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and Heidelberg friends to follow Dr. Jarecki's lead and to donate in support of Universität Heidelberg on October 18th. These 24 hours can make a big difference. Let's make it count!
On October 18, 1386, Universität Heidelberg officially opened its doors to the very first students. We want to remember and honor this significant historic date once again with our annual 24-hour, online fundraising drive.

You may choose from among the following initiatives:

The "Zukunft Stiften" Campaign - the general Endowment Fund

Your support will help Universität Heidelberg to maintain its place as a dynamic research and education institution at the highest level.

HAUS - Heidelberg Alumni U.S.

Your donation will fund alumni activities across the United States.

The HAUS Scholarship Fund

Your support will help a student enrolled at an American University to study in Heidelberg.

Your donations are tax deductible according to the law.

Please help us make this year's Heidelberg Online Giving Day a success. Every dollar counts!

Thursday, 11 October 2018, 6:30 PM - Washington, DCRC Washington, DC - German-American Alumni Evening!
We are delighted to cordially invite you to our German-American Alumni Evening in Washington, DC. Join alumni from a variety of German universities in Washington DC at the reception.
It is a great opportunity to network and compare experiences with alumni from universities all over Germany, and you can even sign the first HAUS National Meeting T-Shirt from 2008, which Executive Director Jimmie Jost will bring down from New York. It commemorates 10 years of Heidelberg Alumni Association and HAUS. You can also hear about the fabulous HAUS National Weekend.
For details please click here. Space is limited - please register by October 1.
We hope to see you there!

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 12:30 PM - Heidelberg, GermanyRC Heidelberg - HAUS Stammtisch Relaunch after a loooong, lovely Summer and Semester Break!
Our first Mensa get-together of the new HAUS Stammtisch Season takes place on Tuesday, 9 October at 12:30.
Heike will be posted at the main entrance of the Mensa (Marstallhof 3, 69117 Heidelberg - not at the Triplex Mensa, our 'old' location next to Universitäts Bibliothek!) with Heidelberg Alumni articles in hand for the purpose of easier recognition; to greet attendees and escort them to ,our table'.
For details please click here.
Looking forward to seeing you all for a successful start into the semester and a casual lunch in our historical Mensa setting!

Back to our roots! Heidelberg Alumni U.S. (HAUS) was born in New York City, and that's where we will celebrate the tenth anniversary the weekend of September 14-16, 2018. We hope you will be there for this milestone. Heidelberg University President Bernhard Eitel has already confirmed that he will be celebrating with us!

Saturday, 28 July 2018, 6:00 PM - Santa Monica, CARC Southern California - HAUS Dinner & Theater
The group will meet at the popular Brü Haus for a bite to eat. After reminiscing about Heidelberg and signing the very first HAUS T-shirt from 2008, the group will re-convene at the City Garage theater for the play The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui by Bertolt Brecht.
For details and the registration please click here.
Space is limited, please RSVP by July 14. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Saturday, 21 July 2018, 2:00 PM - Columbus, OHRC Ohio - HAUS Lunch
Visit the German Village in Columbus with fellow Heidelbergers! Join HAUS President Kathleen Lance and other alumni for a late lunch at Schmidt's Sausage Haus. This is a great opportunity to meet or reconnect with her and talk about HAUS anniversary events (We're turning 10!) and the upcoming National Meeting in New York City.
For details and the registration please click here.
Space is limited, please RSVP by July 18. We hope to see you there!

Friday, 29 June 2018, 6:00 PM - Heidelberg, GermanyRC Heidelberg - HAUS Stammtisch & Cocktail Hour
Wow, isn't the semester going by quickly? Let's get together for another night of engaging conversation before the semester ends! We would like to invite you to a HAUS Cocktail Hour!
For details and the registration please click here.
Space is limited, please RSVP by June 25. We hope to see you at our event!

Monday, 4 June 2018, 6:00 PM - Heidelberg, GermanyRC Heidelberg - HAUS Stammtisch & Rooftop Cocktail Hour
In hopes you have had a chance to enjoy this lovely May weather here in beautiful Heidelberg, we warmly invite you to join us for the HAUS rooftop Cocktail Hour on Monday, June 4th, 2018 from 18:00-19:30.
It is our honor to welcome both the President, Mr. Hans Decker, and the Executive Director, Ms. Irmintraud Jost, of Heidelberg University Association, New York, at this special event.
For details and the registration please click here.
Space is limited, please RSVP by May 30. Looking forward to engaging conversation at this exciting networking location with a diverse group of attendees!

Monday, 24 April 2018, 12:30 PM - Heidelberg, GermanyRC Heidelberg - Lunch Stammtisch
It's time for the relaunch of the semesteser - come and join the RC Heidelberg for the first summer semester HAUS Stammtisch at the Triplex Mensa!
Looking forward to meeting you and enjoying lunch together!!

Monday, 16 April 2018, 6:00 PM - Chicago, ILRC Chicago - Alumni-Meeting: Join fellow Heidelberg alumni and HAUS-President Kathleen Lance for dinner
Join alumni from the Chicago area for dinner, on Monday, April 16, at 6 pm at the historic Berghoff German restaurant in downtown Chicago. HAUS President Kathleen Lance will be in town, so this will be a great opportunity to meet her and talk about HAUS anniversary events (We're turning 10!) and the upcoming National Meeting in New York City.
For details and the registration please click here.
Please RSVP by April 13. Hope to see you there!

Saturday, 14 April 2018, 6:00 PM - Philadelphia, PARC Philadelphia - Alumni-Meeting: Join fellow Heidelberg alumni for dinner
Join alumni from the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area for a unique dining experience on Saturday, April 14, at 6 pm at the Restaurants at Walnut Hill College. Feel free to bring your partner or a friend.
For details and the registration please click here.
Please RSVP by March 31. Hope to see you there!

Thursday, 29 March 2018, 6:00 PM - Sacramento, CARC Northern California - Alumni Meeting: Join Heidelberg alumni and HAUS-President Kathleen Lance
Join your fellow Heidelberg alumni and friends for a HAUS get-together on Thursday, March 29, at 6 pm at Café Marika in downtown Sacramento. Chat and network with former Heidelbergers, while enjoying husband-wife Louie and Eva Chruma's Eastern European cooking.
For details and the registration please click here.
Please RSVP by March 26. Hope to see you there!

Sunday, 18 March 2018, 18:00 PM - North Bethesda, MDRC Washington, D.C. - Concert
Join DC alumni for this wonderful opportunity to see Cuban-born 7-time Grammy nominated pianist Omar Sosa and Sengalese kora master and singer Seckou Keita perform together live! Find more details on the concert here.
Alumna Susan Alexander has kindly offered to help organize this event. She has reserved a table in a good location (which includes a 10% discount on food and drinks). She will also be arriving for the happy half-hour at 6:00, which is a great opportunity for alumni to have a chat about Heidelberg times!
For details and the registration please click here.
Please RSVP and make your payment by March 13. Seats are limited and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Hope to see you there!

Sunday, 11 March 2018, 12:00 PM - New York City, NYRC New York City - Muntermacher brunch
Join NYC alumni for a Muntermacher brunch on Sunday, March 11 at 12:00
noon at Spoon Table and Bar in Murray Hill. Chat and network with fellow alumni, enioy the delicious brunch options and maybe a Bloody Mary, and pick yourself up after losing a precious hour of sleep!
For details and the registration please click here. Please RSVP by March 8. Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 12:30 PM - Heidelberg, GermanyRC Heidelberg - HAUS Lunch-Stammtisch
HAUS would like to cordially invite you to the next HAUS Lunch-Stammtisch in Heidelberg. Invited are all students, doctoral candidates, postdocs and visiting scientists from the US.
Please join us for the meeting on Tuesday, 20 February 2018, at 12.30 pm at the Triplex-Mensa/Universitätsplatz.
We will be waiting at the entrance of the mensa. You can either buy your lunch at the Triplex or - if you prefer - also bring your own food.
Please send a short message regarding your participation to haus@alumni.uni-heidelberg.de. We look forward to meeting you there!

Wednesday, 17 January 2018, 6:00 PM - San Francisco, CARC Northern California - Neujahrsempfang
You are cordially invited to a New Year's reception hosted by the German Consulate General in cooperation with German academic organizations and universities.
Please join us for an evening of pleasant conversations & delicious food and drinks.
For details and the registration please click here. We sincerely hope that you are able to join us!

2017

Thursday, 19 December 2017, 12:30 PM - Heidelberg, GermanyRC Heidelberg - HAUS Lunch-Stammtisch
HAUS would like to cordially invite you to the next HAUS Lunch-Stammtisch in Heidelberg. Invited are all students, doctoral candidates, postdocs and visiting scientists from the US.
Please join us for the meeting on Tuesday, December 19, at 12.30 pm at the Triplex-Mensa/Universitätsplatz.
We will be waiting at the entrance of the mensa. You can either buy your lunch at the Triplex or - if you prefer - also bring your own food.
Please send a short message regarding your participation to haus@alumni.uni-heidelberg.de. We look forward to meeting you there!

Thursday, 14 December 2017, 6:30-8:30 PM - New York, NYRC New York - Meet alumni from Heidelberg University and other German universities at our holiday party!
If you miss German holiday traditions as much as we do, we hope you will join us and alumni of other German universities for a holiday party in NYC!
Participating universities/alliances:

Fresenius University of Applied Sciences

Freie Universität Berlin

German Research Foundation (DFG)

Hamburg University

Heidelberg University

LMU München

UAS 7 - German Universities of Applied Sciences

University Alliance Ruhr

University of Cologne

University of Freiburg

Eucor - The European Campus

Enjoy Glühwein and holiday treats, share stories about holidays in Germany, and chat/network with fellow alumni in a festive atmosphere. Please feel free to bring a holiday treat to share!More information here.

Thursday, 7 December 2017, 6:00 PM - Chicago, ILRC Chicago - Do you miss Glühwein and Lebkuchen?
If you miss the Weihnachtsmarkt as much as we do, you will be thrilled to know that Heidelberg University alumni are meeting at the famous Christkindlmarket in downtown Chicago! We had a Bummel last year, which was great fun, so let's do it again.
Enjoy delicious German food and drinks, wax nostalgic for about Heidelberg and chat with fellow alumni under the (we hope!) snowflakes. Please RSVP by December 5, 2017.More information here.

Thursday, 30 November 2017, 6:00 PM - Chicago, ILRC Chicago - reception and tour at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
The HCI Chicago Chapter would like to cordially invite you to a reception and tour at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago during the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting.
We would be delighted to have your attendance at this event and any friends, family or colleagues are welcome to join. Please RSVP at your earliest convenience and preferably before November 27, 2017.More information here.

Thursday, 2 November 2017, 6:30 PM - Cambridge, MARC Boston - Alumni Meeting over Pizza
We are planning a joint alumni event with other German university alumni in the Boston area, which is something HAUS has never done before! These other universities include Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Freie Universität Berlin and various universities of applied sciences.
This will be an exciting opportunity to meet and network with more people who have studied in Germany.
As this event has a larger pool of invitees, space is limited, so please RSVP ASAP! We look forward to seeing you soon!More information here.

Monday, 23 October 2017, 1:00 PM - Heidelberg, GermanyRC Heidelberg - Kick Off HAUS Lunch-Stammtisch
HAUS would like to cordially invite you to the Kick-Off meeting for the HAUS Lunch-Stammtisch in Heidelberg. Invited are all students, doctoral candidates, postdocs and visiting scientists from the US.
Please join us for the inaugural meeting on Monday, October 23, at 1 pm at the Marstall-Mensa.
Bring your lunch to the upper level. We will be waiting for you. You will also be able to meet the 2017 HAUS Scholarship recipient Annika Flynn.
Please send a short message regarding your participation to info@heidelberguniversity.org. We look forward to meeting you there!

Wednesday, 18 October 2017, 6:15 PM - New York, NYRC New York - Happy birthday to Universität Heidelberg!
Please join the NYC-area HAUS chapter on Oct. 18 to celebrate the first day students took up their studies at Heidelberg University in 1386 (yes, that was 631 years ago)!
Enjoy delicious German food while chatting and networking with fellow alumni and make a toast to your alma mater! Feel free to bring friends and family members.
Please RSVP by 16 October. We look forward to seeing you soon!More information here.

Wednesday, 18 October 2017, 6:15 PM - Washington DCRC New York - Happy birthday to Universität Heidelberg!
Please join the DC HAUS chapter on Oct. 18 to celebrate the first day students took up their studies at Heidelberg University in 1386 (631 years!)!
Enjoy delicious German food while chatting and networking with fellow alumni and make a toast to your alma mater! Feel free to bring friends and family members.
Please RSVP by 16 October. We look forward to seeing you soon!More information here.

Friday, 13 October 2017, 6 PM - Los Angeles, CARC Southern California - 11th Annual Festival of German Film
Please join the Southern California HAUS chapter on Oct. 13 for dinner and the opening film & reception of the 11th Annual Festival of German Film at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood.
We plan to see the West Coast premiere of the drama "Tiger Girl," a film directed by Jakob Lass. The movie is in German with English subtitles, starring Ella Rumpf and Maria-Victoria Dragus. More information on the film can be found here.
Sponsored by the Goethe Institut, among other organizations, the reception after the showing features an opportunity to meet and mingle with the director.
We invite Heidelberg Alumni and friends to meet for dinner before the movie at Musso and Frank Grill.
Please RSVP by 6 October so that we can make appropriate dinner reservations. We look forward to seeing you soon!More information here.

Monday, 9 October 2017, 6 PM - San Francisco, CARC Northern California - Biergarten
Please join the Northern California HAUS chapter on Oct. 9 for an alumni & friends networking event.
Alumni of Universitaet Heidelberg, Freie Universität Berlin, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and DAAD will be in attendance. It will be a great opportunity to meet and network, and to see Jimmie Jost, who will be in town again!
'Biergarten' is a small (Bavarian style) neighborhood beer garden in the heart of Hayes Valley. Please RSVP by 6 October.
We are looking forward to seeing you!More information here.

You are cordially invited to join us for the HAUS 10th Annual National Meeting the weekend of September 22-24, 2017 in New Orleans.
Sign up for great company, good food, live music, a Mississippi River Cruise, and a special City Tour by a local Heidelberg Alumnus. Of course, you will also learn about the newest initiatives at Universität Heidelberg.

Get ready for Jazz, Zydeco, Crawfish, Sazeracs, Jambalaya, Beignets - and spending time with your Heidelberg friends in the Big Easy!

Accommodation: for information on special room rates or hotel recommendations please click here.

Sunday, 27 August 2017, 5:00 pm - Alameda, CARC Northern California - German Food
Please join fellow alumni and guests from Heidelberg in Alameda for a (very) late German lunch or early German dinner on Sunday, August 27, 2017.
Dr. May-Britt Becker, Managing Director of the Excellence Cluster CellNetworks, and Tobias Just, Managing Director at Marsilius Kolleg, will be on hand to discuss their work at Heidelberg University. Heidelberg University Association's Executive Director Irmintraud "Jimmie" Jost will come in from New York and can provide details on the upcoming HAUS National Meeting in New Orleans.
You can get to know and network with fellow alumni in the area, share German food and Heidelberg memories, and brush up on your German. Feel free to bring a guest.More information here.

Thursday, 24 August 2017, 7:00 pm - Cambridge, MARC Boston - dinner and conversation
We hope you can join us for dinner and conversation at the restaurant Bisq in Cambridge.
Date and Time: Thursday August 24th, 7 pm
Address: 1071 Cambridge St., Cambridge MA, 02139, http://www.bisqcambridge.com/
Parking: available on the street
Public transportation: CT2, 69, or 85 bus; short walk from Central Square Red line station
We would love to meet you and your friends and family members. If you would like to join, please RSVP asap.
More information here.

Sunday, 16 July 2017, 9:00 am - New York, NYRC New York - Fun Hike & Lunch Cold Spring
In case you haven't escaped the city yet and are in New York in July, we would love it if you joined us for a fun hike and lunch in Cold Spring, a beautiful village 50 miles north of Manhattan on the Hudson River.More information here.

Wedensday, 12 April 2017, 7:00 pm - Somerville, MARC Boston - Alumni Meeting
We hope you can join us for dinner and conversation at the Turkish restaurant Istanbul-lu in Somerville.More information here.

Monday, 10 April 2017, 5:00-6:00 pm - New York, NYRC New York Metropolitan Area - Alumni Event
You are cordially invited to a special guided tour of "A WORLD OF EMOTIONS: Ancient Greece, 700 BC - 200 AD".
Curator Angelos Chaniotis, Professor of Ancient History and Classics at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, and former Vice-President of Heidelberg University, offers HAUS members his inside view and thoughtsMore information here.

Sunday, 2 April 2017, 11:00 am - Los Gatos, CASilicon Valley area - First Alumni Meeting
Please join fellow alumni in Los Gatos for brunch! The Heidelberg University Association's Executive Director Irmintraud "Jimmie" Jost will also be coming in from New York to talk about happenings in Heidelberg and the upcoming HAUS National Meeting in New Orleans. You can also get to know and network with fellow alumni in the area, share Heidelberg memories, and brush up on your German. Feel free to bring a guest.More information here.

Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 6:30 pm - New Orleans, LARC New Orleans - Alumni Meeting with Heidelberg University's Vice President
Dieter Heermann, Heidelberg University's Vice President for International Affairs, will be in New Orleans - you are cordially invited to meet with him and fellow alumni!
It is a perfect opportunity to network with alumni and hear about Heidelberg's international efforts. You can also brush up on your German and talk about the upcoming annual meeting in New Orleans! Feel free to bring your spouse or partner.
Prior to the HAUS meeting next Wednesday, alumnus Richard Buchholz can offer a 60-90 minute driving tour of the New Orleans neighborhoods, seeing a bit perhaps of Uptown, Gentilly, and the Lower Ninth Ward. The tour will start at 4:30 pm.More information here.

Wedensday, 8 March 2017, 7:00 pm - Somerville, MARC Boston - Alumni Meeting
We have rescheduled our first HAUS event in the new year - originally planned for February we had to cancel it due to the snow! We hope you can join us on this new day for dinner and conversation at the German restaurant Bronwyn's in Somerville.
If you already RSVPed, please do so again because we need to know that you can make the new date.
More information here.

Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 6:00 pm - Irvine, CARC Southern California - Round of Discussion
Please join us for our next Southern California HAUS event in Irvine! You are cordially invited to join us for a discussion on US-German cultural differences at the University
of California at Irvince (UCI).More information here.

* Cancelled due to heavy snow * - new date: Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 7:00 pm - Somerville, MARC Boston - Alumni Meeting
For the first event in 2017, please join the HAUS RC Boston to enjoy dinner and conversation at the German restaurant Bronwyn's in Somerville.More information here.

Thursday, 26 January 2017, 06:30 pm - New York, NYRC New York Metropolitan Area - Happy Hour
For the first event in 2017, please join special guest Dieter Heermann, Heidelberg University's Vice-President for International Affairs.More information here.

2016

Saturday, 17 December 2016, 06:30 pm - Washington D.C.RC Washington D.C. - Holiday Dinner
Please join fellow DC alumni to celebrate the holidays! It is a great opportunity to meet friends old and new, network and reminisce about the Heidelberger Weihnachtsmarkt.More information here.

Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 5:30 pm - Chicago, ILRC Chicago - Bummel at the Christkindlmarket
Since it will be very difficult to visit the Weihnachtsmarkt on the Universitaetsplatz in Heidelberg, meeting fellow Heidelberg alumni for the Christkindlmarket in Chicago is the next best thing.
Enjoy a stroll through the market, chat with old friends and new, and meet HAUS President Kathleen Lance for the Gluehwein tasting.More information here.

Thursday, 1 December 2016, 06:30 pm - New York, NYRC New York Metropolitan Area - Potluck Holiday Party
You're invited! All NYC-area Heidelberg alumni are cordially invited to attend a potluck holiday party at Regional HAUS Chapter Chair Nina Brandt's apartment. Come and enjoy German holiday treats with your
fellow alumni. There will be Gluehwein to help bring some holiday cheer!More information here.

Thursday, 20 October 2016, 06:00 pm - Los Angeles, CARC Southern California - Opening Film and Reception of the 10th Annual Festival of German Films
We plan to see the Los Angeles premiere of the comedy "Me & Kaminski". The movie, directed by Wolfgang Becker and featuring Daniel Brühl, is based on Daniel Kehlmann's book of the same name. The movie is in German with English subtitles.
Sponsored the by Goethe Institut, among others, the reception features an opportunity to meet and mingle with the director, the author, and the cinematographer.
Additionally, there will be a dinner for alumni and friends prior to the film.More information here.

Friday, 14 October 2016, 05:30 pm - Washington D.C.RC Washington D.C. - Panel Discussion and Networking Reception "How German(y) Made My Career"
This evening event is part of a whole day affair titled German4Success, featuring information booths for Heidelberg University and other participating universities and organizations; workshops and talks about studying in Germany, scholarships, internships, exchange programs, work and research opportunities in Germany; raffles; and mini language sessions.
You are welcome to drop by the Goethe Institut during the day and/or attend the panel discussion and reception with drinks, snacks, and German pretzels in the evening.More information here.

Friday, 16 September 2016, 6:00 pm - Chicago, ILRC Chicago Metropolitan Area/Midwest - Heidelberg Think Tank in Chicago
Tobias Just, Managing Director at Marsilius Kolleg, an interdisciplinary "think tank" at Heidelberg University, will talk about bringing together scientists/scholars from the sciences and the humanities and initiating projects such as "New Interdisciplinary Anthropology", "Global Governance of Climate Engineering", and "Ethical and Legal Aspects of Whole Genome Sequencing".
Additionally, alumni can network and catch up in a casual setting.More information here.

Monday, 12 September 2016, 6:30 Uhr - New York, NYRC New York Metropolitan Area - "Heidelberg in New York" Networking Event
Two representatives from Heidelberg University will be in town and happy to share the latest work and research from two of the university's "crown jewels" in a casual setting:
Dr. May-Britt Becker, Managing Director of the Excellence Cluster CellNetworks, and Tobias Just, Managing Director at Marsilius Kolleg.
There will be appetizers and happy hour cocktail specials, and time to network.More information here.

Friday, 15 July 2016, 6:00 pm - Heidelberg, Germany9th HAUS Annual National Meeting
Please join the 9th HAUS Annual National Meeting in the Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA). We will have a networking reception together with a lecture of Prof. Detlef Junker and a dinner. We are looking forward to chatting about the Anniversary and to (re)connecting
with old and new fellow alumni. HAUS members only!
If you want to join, please register via the link in your personal anniversary-email. Thank you.
More information here.

Sunday, 5 June 2016, 12:00 noon - Washington, DCWashington, DC - Brunch
Please join HAUS President Kathleen Lance and fellow Heidelberg alumni. Kathleen, who is in town for a few days, is looking forward to chatting about the upcoming Anniversary Meeting in Heidelberg and to (re)connecting
with old and new fellow alumni.
If you want to join, please RSVP by Thursday June 2nd. Thank you.
More information here.

Tuesday, 26 April 2016, 6:30 pm - San Francisco, CARC Northern California - Networking cocktail-hour
Please join us for the next alumni event in the Bay Area. You are invited to a networking cocktail-hour co-organized with the Heidelberg Club International's (HCI) San Francisco chapter.
Meet your fellow alumni and members of the HCI, an international networking organization, led by Heidelberg's Lord Mayor.
If you want to join, please RSVP by Thursday April 21st. Thank you.
More information here.

Friday, 11 March 2016, 7:00 pm - Somerville, MARC Boston - Dinner
To reconnect and reminisce about our times in Heidelberg, we will get together for dinner at the German restaurant Bronwyn's in Somerville for an evening of conversation and fellowship.
We would love to meet you and your family members. If you want to join, please RSVP by Wednesday March 9th. Thank you.
More information here.

Saturday, 13 February 2016, 6:00 pm - Los Angeles, CARC Southern California - Dinner and Theater
Join us for Dinner and the Play "My Sister" in Los Angeles!
We cordially invite Heidelberg Alumni and friends - please RSVP by February 4 so that we can make appropriate dinner reservations. Thank you.
More information here.

Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 6:30 pm - New York, NYAlumni meeting with cocktails
You are cordially invited to join us at the Lexington Lounge to celebrate, share updates, plan HAUS activities for 2016, and enjoy a cocktail or two.More information here.

2015

Thursday, 12 November 2015, 5:30 pm - Washington, DCRC D.C. - Panel Discussion
You are cordially invited to join us for a panel discussion on "The Reluctant Leader? Germany and the Future of Europe", preceeded by a reception, followed by networking.More information here.

Friday, 5 November 2015, 5 pm - San Francisco, CARC Northern California - "The Widening Atlantic: Market Gap, War Gap, God Gap"
You are cordially invited to attend this lecture featuring Detlef Junker, University of Heidelberg, on structural differences between the U.S. and Europe that are shaped by varying political systems and values on both sides of the Atlantic.More information here.

Thursday, 22 October 2015, 6 pm - Boston, MARC Boston - Lecture: RICHARD WAGNER'S WOMEN: His Wives, His Muse and His Mistresses
You are cordially invited to join us for a lecture by Erika Reitshamer at the Goethe Institut in Boston.More information here.

Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 6:30 pm - Claremont, CARC Southern California - "Jewish Orphans After the Holocaust"
You are cordially invited to join us for a lecture at the Claremont Colleges Athenaeum, "Jewish Orphans After the Holocaust" by Deborah Dwork on Tuesday, September 29, 2015.
Professor Dwork is the Rose Professor of Holocaust History and director of the Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Clark University. More information here.

Monday, 28 September 2015, 7:30 pm - Washington, DCRC D.C. - Lucky Bar's "WorldQuest" Trivia Night
Come join your fellow Heidelberg alumni, and show DC why Heidelberg is constantly ranked as Germany's number one university!
Let's have an evening of fun competition! We will be forming a team to compete in the WorldQuest Pub Quiz at the Lucky Bar near DuPont Circle.More information here.

Monday, 21 September 2015, 7:00 pm - Boston, MAMovie World Premier
Join Heidelberg Alumnus Jason Hurwitz for the World Premier of his first movie, THE DOG WEDDING.
The lighthearted film tells the story of a German businesswoman, sent to Arizona to close a pickle factory. She falls for an American wrestler she meets at a dog park, testing her lifelong obedience to her CEO/father.
Making her U.S. film debut, German star Rosalie Thomass plays opposite World Wrestling Entertainment's Matthew Bloom, Bernhard Schütz and a delightfully eccentric cast in this goofy romantic comedy.More information here.

11.-13. September 2015 - Snowbird, UTHAUS 8th Annual National Meeting

You are cordially invited to join us for the 8th Annual National HAUS Meeting the weekend of September 11-13, 2015 in Snowbird, Utah.
The Ski- and Summer Resort is located in Little Cottonwood Canyon within Rocky Mountain's beautiful Wasatch Mountain Range only 30 miles or 40 minutes from Salt Lake City Airport.

President Bernhard Eitel looks forward to spending the weekend with the North American alumni.
The weekend features a second speaker: Dr. Wilfried Mausbach, Executive Director of the Heidelberg Center for American Studies.

Friday, 3 April 2015, 8:00 pm - San Francisco, CARC Northern California - Alumni Activity in San Francisco
Max Raabe and his Palast Orchester - join us for the concert as well as a pre and/or post social get together.More information here.

Thursday, 12 March 2015, 6:30 pm - New York, NY"In search of Terra-2: Is there a second Earth out there?"
Firetalk with Prof. Dr. Joachim Wambsganss, Heidelberg UniversityMore information here.

Thursday, 22 January 2015, 6:30 pm - Atlanta, GA*** RC Atlanta - Kick-Off ***
To all alumni in the Atlanta area:
join us for the kick off of the new HAUS Regional Chapter in Atlanta!More information here.

Saturday, 6 December 2014, 4:00 pm - Philadelphia, PARC Philadelphia - Get together at the Christmas Village
At 4 PM we will be standing close (as close as possible, there may be a line and it may be crowded) to the mulled wine stand (not to confuse with the other beverage stand which does not have wine but also smells delicious).
It will be great to meet there and enjoy the holiday spirit like you would in Heidelberg at the Weihnachtsmarkt!More information here.

Thursday, 20 November 2014, 6:30 pm - New York, NYRC New York - Potluck Dinner
Please join us for our next Potluck dinner, a nice way to taste different dishes and treats!More information here.

19-21 September 2014 - Philadelphia, PAHAUS 7th Annual National Meeting!
Join us for the 7th Annual National HAUS Meeting in Philadelphia on the weekend of September 19-21, 2014. Reconnect with representatives from Heidelberg, old friends and new fellow alumni while exploring the birthplace of American democracy. HAUS offers a specially designed Sightseeing Tour that not just covers the popular tourist attractions but also the amazing mural art Philadelphia is known for. You will also have the opportunity to visit the National Constitution Center.
We kick off the weekend on Friday evening with a casual welcome dinner with German flair (including Maultaschen). Saturday morning is reserved for the HAUS "Jahreshauptversammlung" to discuss strategy, ideas and future HAUS initiatives. After the afternoon sightseeing tour we will meet in the historic Provident Bank Building's penthouse for an evening reception, followed by dinner, networking and the chance to practice some dance moves. For the farewell brunch on Sunday morning we made reservations at the French themed Parc Brasserie.Please see the program for more details and register here.

2013

Friday, 13 December 2013, 6:00 pm - New York, NY"Translating International Experience into Career Success" - Panel discussion and network reception
Heidelberg University Association and the German House of Research and InnovationMore information here.

Thursday, 21 November 2013, 6:30 pm - New York, NYRC New York - Potluck Dinner in Manhattan with guest of honour Prof. Dr. Dieter Heermann, the new Vice Rector for International Affairs of Universität HeidelbergMore informationhere.

6-8 September 2013 - Seattle, WAHAUS 5th Anniversary Celebration!
You are cordially invited to celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of HAUS with your fellow Heidelberg Alumni in Seattle on the weekend of September 6-8, 2013.

Photo: Daniel Schwen
All former students, exchange students, graduates, researchers, professors and other friends of Universität Heidelberg are welcome.Click here for the detailed program.

Saturday, 4 May 2013, 1:00 pm - Columbus, OHRC Ohio - The fifth alumni meeting in Ohio. This time in Columbus.
Varied afternoon program and dinner with the Heidelberg Alumni from Ohio and surroundings.More information here.

Photo: Alexey Sergeev
21-23 September 2012 - Boston/Cambridge, MAHAUS 5th Annual National Meeting!
The Rektor of Universität Heidelberg and the President of Heidelberg Alumni U.S. (HAUS) invite all former students, exchange students, graduates, researchers, professors and other friends of Universität Heidelberg to participate in the 5th annual national HAUS gathering in Boston/Cambridge on the weekend of September 21-23, 2012 with the introduction to the HAUS Mentoring Program.

Highlight of the "Alumni Abend" on Saturday evening is a conversation between Rektor Bernhard Eitel, Universität Heidelberg, and Nobel Laureate Wolfgang Ketterle, MIT.

1-3 October 2010 - ChicagoHAUS 3rd Annual National Meeting!
The President of Heidelberg University and the President of Heidelberg Alumni U.S. (HAUS) invite all former students, exchange students, graduates, researchers, professors and other friends of
Heidelberg University to participate in the 3rd annual national HAUS gathering and to kick off the 625th anniversary year of Heidelberg University on the weekend of October 1-3, 2010 in Chicago.

2009

Wednesday, 9 December 2009 - New YorkHappy Holiday Season!
We are celebrating the Season in New York at the private India House Club, One Hannover Square, New York, NY, 10004.
Excitingly, we were able to secure the Blue Bar exclusively for us. Come to sip a few nice drinks, enjoy lovely finger-food, catch up with old and new friends about Heidelberg, New York, 2009 and chat about your plans for 2010. I am delighted to let you know that we have now more than 130 HAUS members in the four state area (NY, NJ, CT and PA) and I think it would be wonderful if all of you could make it to the event. Feel free to bring your special friends along.
I am looking forward to seeing you soon
Melanie Rolli, MD
HAUS, Regional Chair New York Metropolitan Area
E-Mail: melanie.rolli@alumni.uni-heidelberg.de

25-27 September 2009 - San FranciscoHAUS 2rd Annual National Meeting!
Heidelberg Alumni from across the US will come together for the 2nd annual national alumni meeting on the weekend of September 25 - 27, 2009 in San Francisco, California. Friends of Heidelberg University are cordially welcome. We will also invite alumni from Mexico and Canada to join the festivities. The weekend will be kicked off with a casual dinner on Friday night.
Saturday morning is reserved for the "business" part, the annual meeting of HAUS. We are looking for input from all HAUS members, especially regarding the future direction of the alumni organization, new regional chapters, and additional events. All ideas are welcome so come prepared to brainstorm. Since the boat tour around Manhattan was such a success at the inaugural meeting in 2008, we are planning to offer a sailing trip in San Francisco Bay on Saturday afternoon.
The main event of the weekend will be dinner on Saturday evening, providing alumni and friends plenty of opportunities for networking and sharing memories. The speaker of the evening will be a scientist form Heidelberg University, who will highlight recent research at the university. Sunday morning starting at 8:30 AM we are invited to an Election Party at the Goethe Institut to follow the German national election which takes place that day. The first results are expected for 9 AM Pacific Time/6 PM German Time.
Please keep in mind: HAUS membership will ensure a discounted rate for the weekend's events.

Saturday, 29 August 2009 - Long Island, NYSummer Outing to the North Fork of Long Island
HAUS members Clark McCombe and Hannah Ortiz are graciously inviting their fellow Heidelberg Alumni to a fun summer outing to the North Fork of Long Island. We will start the day with a visit to Clark's Briermere Farm. The place is famous for their incredibly delicious pies. After a short hayride exploring the farm (dress accordingly) and a pie tasting, Hannah invites us to lunch on the porch of her Victorian House nearby. Afterwards we would follow the North Fork out East, stop at a winery or two, stroll through Greenport and return via Shelter Island and two short ferry rides back to New York and surrounding areas.
We hope to see you on August 29! Herzliche Grüße, Melanie Rolli & Irmintraud Jost

15 or 17 June 2009Invitation to Alumni in and around Ohio
Greetings to all former Heidelbergers in and around Ohio. Dr. Al Fink and Kathleen Lance would like to meet with all who may have studied, taught at, done research at, or are simply friends of Heidelberg University, Germany. We would like to plan an informal get-together in Columbus on June 15th or in Cleveland/Akron on June 17th. Our goal is to introduce Heidelberg Alumni US and Heidelberg Alumni International to those who've not yet become acquainted with our Alumni Club. We want to describe the benefits of membership and invite all to join. And, certainly, we're looking forward to an opportunity to meet former students, classmates and others who may have been in the "Neckarstadt" while we were.
We look forward to hearing from you! Al Fink & Kathleen Lance

Wednesday, 6 May 2009, 1:00 pm - Chicago, ILNext Meeting of HAUS-Chicago - at Chicago Brauhaus
This is the second meeting of the regular Stammtisch started by active and enthusiasitc alumni in Chicago to exchange ideas and experiences and to network. The address of the Brauhaus is: 4732 North Lincoln Avenue.

Thursday, 23 April 2009, 7:30-9:30 pm - New York, NYRegional Chapter for the New York Metropolitan Area/Philadelphia Metropolitan Area
In addition to the national Heidelberg Alumni Club U.S. (HAUS), Heidelberg University is also establishing regional alumni chapters. Melanie Rolli, regional chair of the New York Metropolitan Area and Philadelphia Metropolitan Area, invites all interested alumni to a first meeting at: Dopo Teatro Trattoria, 125 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036.Click here for more information.

Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 7:00 pm - Chicago, ILMeeting of HAUS-Chicago - at Chicago Brauhaus
In addition to the national Heidelberg Alumni Club U.S. (HAUS), Heidelberg University is also establishing regional alumni chapters. Active and enthusiastic alumni in Chicago have started a regular Stammtisch to exchange ideas and experiences and to network. The address of the Brauhaus is: 4732 North Lincoln Avenue.

Wednesday, 11 February 2009, 7:00 pm - Chicago, ILRegional chapter for the greater Chicago area
As many of you know, Heidelberg University founded an Alumni Chapter in the U.S. (HAUS) in October of 2008. One of the main goals for 2009 is to form regional chapters to make it easier for people to network, attend events and keep in touch with other former Heidelbergers. On February 11 we would like to get together with Heidelberg alumni and friends to kick off the regional chapter for the greater Chicago area. We would like to hear your ideas, your expectations and learn from your experiences and of course we would need some volunteers who would like to get involved and some who would like to head this regional chapter. Please join me and some enthusiastic alumni for the brainstorming meeting. We want to get to know each other and exchange some ideas.
We will meet at Berghoff, 17 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60606.
Kind regards, Irmintraud Jost